Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1897, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. c.—Kate Claxton Academy of M in “The Two Orphans.’ Columbia Theater.—“The Cherry Pick- sra House.—““The Ensign.” Sth and L streets.—Real Ice f®kating. Races for championship of Dis- trict and Maryland. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Weber and Field's Own Show. Lafayette Square Opera Hou: 8. Willard In “The Middleman. y National Theater.—W. H. Crane in 1 of Fortune. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. steamer Newport News for Norfolk and * Monroe at 7 p.m. e 134 street and Penns on at 640, ¥ and 4 p.m. street and Pennsylvania on hourly from 8 a.m. to -Mr. E. ylvana u ‘Trains | avenue for Mount V avenue for Arling! 8 p.m. “THE PEOPLE'S CYCLOPEDIA is an excellent work, 2nd I cordially com mend it to teachers and the general public.” “tward Brooks, LL. D., supt. of public schools, Phila., Pa. “It combines in a high- er degree the elements required in a popu- lar cyclopedia than any other work. W =H. Wells, late supt. of public Chicago, Tl. R.A CITY AND DISTRICT. Mrs. Howd's Sudden Death. Mrs. Ellen Eggleston Howd of Pleasant Valley, Conn., mother of Mrs. James Q. Rice, died very suddenly Tuesday at the home of her daughter, 17% Corcoran street. Mrs. Howd had been in Washington only three or four days, but had intended making a visit of a month or more with her daughter. Although she was an invalid, her condition did not at all alarm her relatives. While sitting in the parlor yesterday af- ternoon she was suddenly stricken and died before the arrival of a physician, who was immediately summoned. The re- mains were taken to the New England home this morning, and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ri ——s Installation and Banquet The officers of Federal Council, No. 476, National Union, of the District of Colum- bia, were installed Monday evening at the council chambers, No. 1007 G street north- vest, by F. A. Warfield, senate represen- tative, as follows: President, M. V. Hottell; ex-president, H. M. Gillman; v J. E. Crutchet; speaker, S. B. Wrigi retary, W. E. Dennison; financial secretar: J. E. Wright; treasurer, J. F. Huguley chaplain, G. W. Lacey; ushe! J. Millar sergeant-at-arms, C. C. Brodie; doorkeepe: Jas. T. Hunter; medical exams LK. Beatty: trustees, A. W. Kelley,’ E. H. “hamberlain and W. H. Orcutt; delegates binet, H. M. Gillman and J. E. Wrig! ee Immediate Relief Associs J. F. Hugt delegate to D. C. Associa- tion F. D. Walton. Later *the members and guests a banquet. = Watch for a raflread; Congress Heights.— Advertisement. ———— A Little Beok Big V The Evening Star Almanac completely covers every question of the day, briefly and concisely. It has all the comprehén- siveness of an encyclopaedia, with the terseness of a reference manual. Carefully revised up to the present time, it is of in- estimable value to every wide-awake person inthe District of Columbia. 25 cents. For sale at the business office of The Evening Star and by all newsdealers. — ee National Horticultaralists. A call has been issued by President Cush- man of pio State ticultural So- for a national horticultural conven- » held in this city March 5 to con- recommend the most appropriate riety l and state legislation for preventing the intreduction or diffusion of noxious insects and fungis in the United States ‘The call isthe result of on understanding among the secretaries of the various sta horticultural societies. te Talk for Charity. No. 15, Benevolent Mr. Hay Washing: n Lodge, and Protective Order of Elks, in order to aid its charity fund, has induced Mr. Ed- win B. Hay to repeat his lecture upon “Rome: Its Churches and Ruins,” tomor- row afternoon at 3 0 Square Theater. The proceeds of the lecture are to be voted to the charity fund, which in this winter time can be well disbursed by this generous and benevolent orde > -- ips, 1% Cents Per Foot. sth and New York ave.—Advt. Se Societies of Women. k, in the Lafayette Weather § Libbey & Co., The Ladies’ Aid Society of Metropolitan ME. Church held a meeting at the church sterday, with Mra. Miranda ‘Tulloch, president, in the chair, and listened to re- ports fro! rious committees, all of which were adopted. It was voted to place a portrait of Mr. Matthew G. Emery in the parlor of the new parsonage as a token of the gratefulness of the members of the society to him for his kindness in present- ing that building to the church. Following this meeting the Woman's Home Missionary Society assembled, with Mrs. W. G. McDowell, president, in the chair. The report of the treasurer showed the receipts for the month to have been $10, and pursements the same. The district secretary, Mrs. Dr. D. B. Street, made an address, in the course of which she spoke of the formation of a new mission at Rosedale, in the northeast- ern suburbs, which is conducted by mem- ers of thi cness Home, and where there is = an infant school of 100, There wa ng of the Fore over which Mrs. S. D. in the absence of the H. Anderson. Arrange- for a family dinner for Missionary La of the society on February 16. SE SE $1.25 Baltime S125 tarn via Penna. R.R. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, .and will be valid for return onday, February 1. Good dvt _— Real Meaning of Aesthetics. 2 a n any train.—/ “The Real Meaning of Aesthetics’ was the subject of a lecture delivered by Prof. Maurice F. ‘wan of the Catholic Univer- sity ademy of the Holy Cross yest on. The lecture was given for thi ents and graduates of ough the subject had de as “The Youth of Shakes- pe Exan substituted at the last other The talk was eresting in the extreme, and at Its conch lecturer was ven an informal! reception, during which he was presented w autiful pyramidal bou- and ferns. Prof. Egan sald to aesthet be honest an . in a true sense, one sincere, not afraid to s that one likes a common and sim- thing, and not afraid to give ore’s rea- uch a Kking. ae The Royal Blue Line Trai are unequaled for . speed, equipment d general excellence. Frequent service to York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and n poi tion, New Jersey nue avt The good cli of Cen- tral M. P. Church held a platform meeting last night. Mr. R. L. Dutton, chzirman of the committee, pres and made a few remarks. The program consisted of a song service, cornet solo by Jas. A. Du Laney. Mr. W. H e of the trustees, made the ¢ . and Mr. F. M. Bradley a n also made inspiring addresses. Scripture and prayer were conducted by S. J. Smith, the pastor, and Miss Bessie Reid presided at the organ. Owing to the storm the crowd Was not as large as expected. —_—--— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1506 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. AFFAIRS INGEORGETOWN Raising Funds for the Poor Across Rock Oreek. Snatched a Pocket Book, a Local News of General The pound party at the seventh precinct police station has turned out to be a very successful affair, but as this kind of weath- er is extremely hard on the poor the quan- tity of groceries and clothing donated will svon become exhausted. Most of the con- tributions received are anonymous, the people not caring to have their names used in connection with the matter. The cash contributions so far received amount to | $16.05, while the contributions of groceries and provisions were quite large. There were nearly 300 loaves of bread given, one char- itable citizen g.ving an order of 100 bread tickets desiring his name to be witht from the matter. Most of the bakeries of this section have responded liberally. Groceries have been received from many of the leading grocers in this section of the city and many private people. Mr. R. F. Mann and Mr. Theodore Bares gave a quantity of fresh meat. Lieutenant Mc- Cartney, Dr. Schultze, Dr. Waggaman, Mrs. ‘Talcott, Mrs. Murdock, Mr. Burnes, Mr. Cornwell, Mr. Hume, Mrs. Charles, Mr. Looker, Mrs. Aimes and Professor Frisby Bave groceries; Mrs. Hennie King of 3041 M street gave twenty-five loaves of bread; Mrs. Moore gave clothing, and many peo- ple, whose names are withheld upon re- quest, gave other goods. ‘The continuance of the ccld weather still makes suffering on the poor, and it has been decided by those in charge to continue to receive contributions at the station house. Detective Frank Burrows has been placed in charge, and deals out the food and clothing.. While groceries or provisions are acceptable, there is considerable de- mand for clothing and shvcs that can be worn by the poor. The weather of today is equally as bad, if not worse, than the extreme cold weather of the fore part of the week, the biting wind telling on the poorly-clad destitute people. The police last evening were told tc send the poor to the station house for re- lief, if their condition was such as to de- mand It. Several people, shivering with cold, appiled at the station last evening, and were made happy with loads of stuff. This morning there was a stcady stream, all worthy of relief, the white and colored being ahout evenly divided. Up to noon today between fifteen and twenty families had been relieved, containing about seven- ty-five people. The distribution will be continued as long as the donations tast. Snatched Her Satchel. Miss Ccstine of 1256 31st street revorted to the police last evening that an unknown colored man had snatched her satchel, con- taining $2.50 in money. She was passing the corner of N and 31st streets last eve: ing about 6:30 o'clock, on her way home, when tke negro, without any warning, snatched the satchel, which contained a few articles besides the money. She im- mediately gave the alarm, but there were few persons out on the street at the time, and the negro ran down N street to 30th atreet and made gcod his escape. Miss Costine was unable to give a description of im. Attempted Robbery. An alarm was brought to the police sta- tion last evening that the residence of Mrs. Hiles, at 3ith and U streets, was be- ing burglarized. The inmates of the house had been blowing a police whistle, but It was not heard any great distance from the house. Sergeant Harry Volkman and De- tective Frank Burrows immediately visited the house. A shutter in the rear lower portion of the house was found open, with a number of foot tracks in the vicinity, but no burglar was found. ‘There was nothing missing from the house. An Accident. Allie Goodman, the eldest son of Station- keeper Samuel Goodman of the seventh precinct, was the victim of an aecident yesterday that, fortunately, did not result as seriously as expected. The youth fs em- ployed on a delivery wagon of Kann & Co., and in stepping from the wagon his foot slipped on the step and he fell to the ground. The horse started and the wagon passed cver the young man’s hips, breaking no bones, but bruising him considerably. He was taken to his home, at 1644 Valley strcet. Skating Stopped. The snow of yesterday has had the effect of breaking up the outdoor skating for the time, much to the regret of those who en- joy the sport. Anticipating a heavy snow, the river and the canal, and also Rock creek, were crowded all day yesterday by merry crowds. The business men and others who store ice for the summer use are glad of the freeze. The cutting of ice has commenced, and will continue as long as the weather permits. The fall of snow will have no effect on the quality of the ice. It 1s scraped off and the solid fce cut and carted away. Notes. George J. Easterday yesterday sold for John R. McLean the brick dwelling on the northeast corner of #ist and M streets to S. P. P. Lozano. The house is No. 3077 M street, and is known as the old George W. Cropley property. The consideration of the transfer is not made known. A musical and literary entertainment will be given tomorrow evening at the Dum- barton Avenue M. E. Church, commencing at § o'clock, the proceeds of which will go toward the church fund. A good program has been made up for the occasion. Messrs. J. G. and J. M. Waters, whole- sale commission merchants, at 321 and Grace streets, have reported to the police the theft of a number of bales of hay from their place. The contract of the Potomac Electric Light Company to filuminate the streets of Georgetown went into effect last even- ing, and the police were so notified. The lights of the United States Electric Com- pany have been discontinued. —_ Sunday and the Workingman. Mrs. M. E. Catlin of the Women’s Chris- tian Temperance Union has written to President Gompers, president of the Amer- jean Federation of Labor, as follows: “I have just read with much interest your letter in last evening's Star, and am de- lighted at the stand you take for the work. ingman’s Sunday rest. If the church as a body has not come up to her privilege and duty on this question, there is a great movement that way. Permit me, in be- half of that mighty organization for good, the W. C. T. U., to assure you, through the columns of The Star, that you are not alone in your work for Sunday rest. If you could see the miles and miles of petitions that have been gathered, through sum- mer’s heat and winter's cold, from every state and territory of our land, and sent to Congress at expense of time and strength, of money and of prayer, I think you would be as much surprised at the multitude of earnest Christian workers who are with you in this fight as was Elijah of old when he thought that he was alone a prophet of Israel. Our heart ts as your heart in this matter of Sunday rest for ‘man.’” a Yes, Gude's floral designs are made better and last longer than any others. 1224 F. Advertisement. At the regular meeting of Minnehaha Lodge, Tuesday evening, one new member was initiated, Chief Templar Dinsmore pre- siding. Among the visitors were Mr. R. H. Edmonston, a prominent Good Templar of Anchor Lodge, Pittsburg, Pa., and Mr. T. R. Thompson of New Haven, Conn., a poet and platform éelineator of considerable re- pute in Good Templar and W. C. T. U. circles. An address upon the state of the order in the keystone state was given by Mr. Edmonston, and a brief illustrate] lecture by Mr. Thompson. The lodge gave him a rising vote of thanks for his instruc- uve and entertaining effort. Prof. Shep- herd favored the lodge with a cornet solo. Officers for the coming quarter were elect- ed and appointed as follows: 8. W. Rus- sell, C. T.; Miss Blanche Ford, V. T.; H. R. Smith, R. 8.; J. G. Smith, F. 8.;. Miss Maggie Laing, T.: Miss Jennie Hollidge, G.; Wilter McDaniels, 8.; Mrs. Carrie R. Ce A. R. 5S. and R. A. Dinsmore, P. Other THE EVENING STAR, THURS») ii, JANUARY 28, 1897-12 PAGES. TO ORDAIN A MINISTER. Bishop Satterlee. to Confer Orders Upom Rev. Mr. Rich. Bishop Satterlee will conduct his first ordination service in the new Protestant Episcopal diocese next Sunday, when he will confer the full orders of the Protestant Episcopal priesthood on Rev. Alexander M. Rich, until recently minister in charge of Trinity Church. The morning prayer at the church is to begin at 10 o'clock, while the ordination service at Trinity will com- mence at 11 a.m. Dr. Satterlee will confer the priesthood, while the curate of the Pro- Cathedral, Rev. Chas. F. Hayes, is to act as master of ceremoriies. The Rev. John H. Elliott, S.T.D., is to preach the ordina- tion sermon, and several other clergymen are to be present in the sanctuary. The principal feature of the ceremony is the presentation of a Bible by the bishop to the newly made priest. The Dorcas Society and other ladies of the parish have pre- sented Mr. Rich with a handsome cassock and suroplice. Sunday will be the last time Mr. Rich will officiate at Trinity, as he has accepted a call to St. James’ Church, Port Deposit, Cecil county, Md. Rev. Mr. Rich is the son o2 the late Rev. Archdeacon Rich of Bal- timore, and before coming to Washington served charges in New York and in Mary- land. —— DIFFERENT TALES. ‘The Same Cause Brought Two Prison- ers to Court. “Had the policeman not happened to stumble. on you,” said Judge Kimball to Ellen Smith today in the Police Court, “in all probability you would now be dead. It was by the merest chance that you were not frozen to death.” = Ellen is a middie-eged white woman, who is a member of the corps of regular visitors to the Police Court. Policeman Shannon explained that while he was passing through Louse alley last night he came across the form of a woman lying pro.frate in the snow. She was very much under the influence of liquor and the policeman ex- perienced great difficulty in removing her to the station house. Once there, she was recognized as Ellen Smith and was removed to court this morning under the usual va- ney information. “It's the first time I've heen before you since Apr.l, jedge,” said Ellen, weeping. “For God’s sake let me go back to the place where I'm working. I went to the alley last night to see a friend and I don’t remember how I got drunk.” “Ita the old story with you,” remarked the court. “I’ve been trying so hard to reform,” pleaded the woman, the tears coursing down her cheeks. “Tf you let me off, I'll promise not to trouble you for a long time.”” “Can't you make up your mind never to be brought before me again?” Judge Kim- ball asked. “Indeed, I'll try, sir.” - ‘Do you care to say anything about this . Mr. Pugh?” the court inquired. understand that she has been behaving herself for nearly a year,” said the prose- euting attorney. “Your honor might give her a show this time. “Take her personal bonds, Mr. Clerk.” “God bless you, sir,’ murmured Ellen, fervently, as she passed through the door- way to freedcm. . Whisky was also the cause of the down- fall of Daniel Manning, a thinly-clad white man, who claimed to be a bricklayer, re- siding on L street southwest. As he took the stand he was trembling perceptibly and appeared to ke recovering from delirium tremens. “I arrested this man as a vagrant,” stated Policeman Hayes. “I saw him se- cure some money from a pedestrian on Pennsylvania avenue by Legging. He then made a bee line for a restaurant and spent the money for whisky. He told me that he had had forty drinks during the day.” “From his condition I should judge that he did have one hundred drinks,”” remarked the court. “Is that true?’ “I wasa't begging,” said Manning. don’t know how many drinks I had.” “How long do you expect to live at the rate of forty drinks a day?" Judge Kimball wanted to know. “That don't happen every day,” the defendant. “The work house ts the best plece for you,” ruled the court. “Sixty days.” See * Acacia Lodge. At the stated communicaticn of Acacia Ledge, No. 18, F. A. A. M., on Tuesday evening, interesting exercises were held commemorative of the lives and Masontc services of the seven members of the lodge who died during the year 1896, viz., Rev. T. G. Addison, Isaac Bessett, J. W. Boteler, Geo. Boswell, R. F. Joyce, Fran- cis R. Fava, jr., ard W. F. Pedrick. The exercises, which consisted of appropriate music and addresses, were in charge of a committee, of which Kev. H. F. Bs replied aumenig: was chairman. A large nurber of the brethren were present, and eloquent impressive addresses were J. H. Elliott, D. D.; Rev. Benj. F. Fuller, esq, and Dr. Daniel Farian. —+- The Work of the Kindergarten. The Columbian Kindergarten Association, in fulfillment of its purposes to give the people of Washington a series of free } tures on practical applications of the kin- dergarten idea, by eminent authorities, has arranged for a lecture next Saturday morning, January 30, in the lecture hall of the Columbian University, by Prof. Nicho- las Murray Butler, A. M., -Ph.D., professor of philosophy and education in Columbia College, New York city. Dr. Butler's theme will be “The Kindergarten Connected With the Public School—What It May Do for a City.” Dr. Butler, while in Washington, is the guest of his friend, Dr. William T. Harris, commissioner of education. as Musicale at the Elsmere. A musi¢ale was given at the Elsmere last evening by Mrs. Esputa-Daly, assisted by her pupils. A good-sized audience was in attendance, and the evening proved to be an enjoyable one in every way. In ad- ditior to the musicians who took part, Mr. “ey” Warman, the author of “Sweet Maric,” gave a number of original poems that were received with every mark of favor. This is the first time Mr. Warman has been induced to take part in public exercises uf any sort, and his Gebut was a most atspicious one. His best effort was verhaps “A Woman's Silence,’’ although the contritution of Eugene Ficld’s “The Bard of Red Hcss Mountain” was very much enjoyed. Among the singers who deserve special mention were Miss Esputa, Miss Wood, Mrs. Wilmarth and Mr. Stodder, al- though all of the numbers were notable for their musical excellence, ———— Lecture on the Arctic Regions. Dr. Nash will deliver the lecture, whieh is to be given at the Workingmen’s Club, 2105 Pennsylvania avenue, this evening at 8 o'clock. His subject will be “The Arctic Regicns,” a theme particularly appropriate at this time, and his talk will be fully and -handsomely. illustrated by means of stere- opticcn views. Beside the - lecture there will be a program of musical numbers and the entertainment is fre to all. SSeS Carroll Institute Lecture Course. Mr. John J. Dolan, a member of the Dis- trict bar, will deliver the next lecture tn the complimentary course this evening in the Institute Hall. His subject will be “Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Dramatist, Wit, Orator.” Mr. Dolan has made a spe- cial study of the works of this brilliant Irish writer, and is thoroughly equipped to do his subject full justice. The Institute Dramatic Club will present, in illustration of the lecturer’s analysis, three scenes from “The School for Scandal.” Messrs. Ed. J. Walsh, A. T. Seaman, Percy Leach and Miss Nora Cocker will assume the char- acters. Will Filed. The will of the late Dr. Thomas Dunn, dated December 1, 1894, filed yesterlay af- ternoon, bequeaths the entire estate to Dr. James A. Hunter of 940 L street. pie ate ts Question of Priority. ‘Wm. H. Brodie has applied for a writ of mandamus to compel the commissioner of patents to decide a question of- priority in the matter of the interference case of Lemuel Coburn agsinst the petitioner re- tititetor ts resesnafen by Att ve melita Eee Se ey ve |. of public interest has bee: The. el AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Last night Mr. E. Si Wilfard scored the success at the Lafayetts Sqaare Opera House which always attends; his:'presentation of “The Middleman.” The eoMparatively large num- ber of people who braved the storm to see the performatice fonstituted a striking tribute to the powefs of the actor and the attractions of Quietiintensity in the drama, when it is caémpetently interpreted. The simplicity of the stéry and the notable ab- sence of all elgbordte climax do not pre- vent the production ‘from obtaining a firm hold on the irtterest of the audience, and no hero with #clanking spurs wins more sympathy than: does the humble inventor whose life is narrowed to his home and his kiln. The cast. {s a uniformly competent one for the purposes of this piece. First Bischoff Concert.—The first Bischoff concert of the-season was given at the Con- gregational Church last night before a large audience. The concert last night was the first of the sixteenth season of these events, and so well known are they as to musical excellence that the weather could not keep down the attendance of those who are fa- miliar with them. The blind organist was assisted by a number of well-known mu- sicians of the city, as well-as by the strong choir of thirty voices of the First Congre- gational Church, which he has organize and trained. The first number was a piano and organ duet by Dr. and Mrs. Bischoff, and both’ were given an enthusiastic wel- come. Then the choir gave a number that was appreciated, and this was followed by the various soloists of the evening. These were Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff, Mr. Albert E. Hosmer, Mrs, J. S._ Raymond, Mrs. Laura Zeh Johnson, Miss Edna Scott-Smith, Mr. Douglass G. Miller, Miss Edna Fitch, who played the overture to “William Tell, and Mrs. H. Clay Browning, who sang in the place of Mrs. Hattie Meads-Smith. In addition to these Miss Catherine Collins re- cited a couple of selections, the first of which was accompanied on the organ by Dr. Bischoff. Dr. Bischoff played the ac- companiments of all the soloists in his usual masterly manner. The concert was brought to a close by a chorus from the “Elijah,” given by the choir. ‘The other concerts in the series are announced for February 24, March 31, and April 28. Fisk Jubilee Singers.—The second concert of the Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Church of Our Father last night proved to be just as enjoyable as the first one. Although the night was entirely opposed to anytHing like a crewded house, the audience was a ‘very good one, considering all things, while enthusiasm and the ability of the singers made up for any deficiencies as to lack of numbers. The program was a well-selected one, and the various members of the troup who took pari in it were amply repaid for their efforts by liberal applause. After the concert the singers left the city for New Jersey, and will sail for the Bermudas on the 30th instant, to fill a two weeks’ en- gagement in those islands. Bijou Closed Until Monday.—On account of the failure of the “Only a Farmer's Daughter” company, which opened at the Bijou Family Theater Monday night, to come up to Manager Whitesell’s idea of what a good show should be, that house was closed Tuesday night, and will remain in that condition for the remainder of the week. “The Old Cronies” had been the original attraction for the week, but, owing to the fact that it had become involved in a suit with a western house, it was unable to appear here. Manager Whitesell had heard a great deal of “Only a Farmer's Daughter,” which was touring Virginia, and concluded to try it here, but, as noted above, it proved to be a failure in an artistic sense. The house will open, as usual, next Monday: evening, when A. Scanlon will appear 4n “Side Tracked. Brookland Dramatic Club.—The first ap- pearance of the Brdoklané Dramatic Ciub, which was made last night at the Brook- land Hall, proved @ 6ec.ded success. The dramatic ability of those who purtii a far exceeded their. friends’ § all remetabered With but few exceptions, their lines and impersonated their char- acters In a ¢reditable manner. It must be said, however, that the ladies put more of the proper gpir-t Into their work than the young men..The scenery and stage- setting reflects muck credit upon the man- agers. The dramatic success of the per- formances was largely due to Mr. Guy Camp, the stage manager, who labored carnestly with the club. Great crelit is due t6 Miss Grace ‘Tomas for the excellent business management of the entertainment. The honorary’ members of the sozicty are Miss Mary Burr, Mra. J. Yenaga, Mr. Loef- fler, the Messrs. Hernandez and Miss Grace M. ‘Thomas. The proceeds of last night's performance will be devoted to paying for a curtain. for the town hall. The casts of the two plays were as follows: “Tell Your Wife’—Fanny Joyce, wife of the doctor, Miss Frances Brawner; Alice Ogden, her cousin, Miss Adelaide Jullien; Edith Har- rington, friend of Alice, Miss Martha Page; Hannah Ellis, Mrs. Joyce's companion, Miss Alma Noyes; Morton Ellwood, in love with Edith, Mr.’ Philip M. Jullien; Dr. joyce, Mr. J. McLeod Page: Pulsifer, his secretary, in love with Hannah, Mr. James Regan. “The Oxford Affair’—Mrs, Jack Oxford, who enjoys herself in spite of ob- stacles, Miss Lottie Fillmore; Mrs. Mar- garet Oxford, who is nearly distracted by her dutfes as chaperon, Miss Mate Marean; Dorothy Howe and Phyllis Ashton, Miss Oxford's niece and her friend, who enough to distract any chaperon, M's Madeleine Slevin and Miss Mary Page; Mrs. Zachariah Barnstable, who is not averse to displaying her newly-acquired wealth, Miss Martina Yznaga; Miss Sophroria Price, Mrs. Karnstable’s sister, who aspires to Shakespeare, Miss Frances Brawner; Ellen, who thinks her mistress, Mrs. Barnstable. is “Hligantly fashionable,” Miss Adelaide Jullien; Mary, who is maid at Oceanside Hotel, and who enjoys a bit of gossip, Miss Clara Noyes. - The minstrel entertairment given Mon- day right at the town hall by the Langdon Comedy Club furnished much laughter for the avdience and displayed much gennine wit. The performance was well put on the stage. Among the specialtles were ‘The Two Happy Hottentots,” by Messrs. Burke and Hagan; ballet dancer, Miss-Lottte Phil- lips; a sketch, by, Messrs. Metz and H. Hagan, and the one-act comédies,’ “Tele- phone Office’ and ‘‘Plantation Scene on the Miss'ssippi,""_ Those who participated were Messrs. €, Adriance, C. Porter, Edward Row, G. Hagan, J. Dorr, G. Devers, H. Hagan, J. C. Metz, L. W. Burke and G. Griffith, and Misses Lottie and Gertie Phil- lips. The company 1s under the following anagement: President, Mr. Geo. Hagan; secretary, Mr. F. Hagan; treasurer and manager, Mr. L. W. Burke; property man, Mr. Geo. Griffith; director of music, Mr. W. Pallas. The Stranded Players—A ‘new play is promised for next season in “The Stranded Players,” a three-ect musical comedy- drama, which has just bern copyrighted by the author, Mr. M. M. Brannan, a well- known journalist, who, as a humorous writer, has been called “the Mark Twain of the south.” The title is one suggesting no end of fun and opening up a field in which the author’s humor is said to be seen at its best. The Masters and: Pilots. The eleventh annual meeting of the American Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels; which began Monday, at Elks’ Hall, on Esstreet, was resumed this afternoon at 2 o'clovk. Thus far nothing n transacted. Red Rowgh Hands, Bad complexions, bby Miémishes, and falling ‘hair Prevented by CUTYEURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and ®eautitying soap in the world, 4g well as purest afsweétest of toilet and nursery soaps. 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Military operations depend much upon geography, and this is particularly true of the plan and execution of a battle. “The Geography of a Battle” 1s, therefore, an appropriate title for the lecture before the National Georgraphic Society tomorrow evening, although the lecture itself prom- ises to be something of a departure from the general character of those comprising this popuar colurse. The battle of Cedar Creek, which closed the brilliant Shenandoah Valley campaign of the year 1864, is to be made the central feature of this lecture, and its relation to and bearing upon the military events of that year in Virginia and Maryland will be considered. This will include an ac- count of the confederate demonstration against Washington and the narrow es- cape of this city, in July, 1864. The battle named was a double one, being alternately a victory for Gen. Early and for Gen. Sheridan. This was the occasion of Sheri- dan’s historic ride from Winchester, which will be fully explained and described. The lecturer is Maj. Henry E. Alvord of this city, formerly of the 2a Regiment, Massa- chusetts Volunteer Cavalry. He was later a cavalry officer in the regular army, and on Gen. Sheridan's staff, during active In- dian operations in the west. The 2d Mas- sachusetts, commanded by Col. Charles R. Lowell, jr., was the only full cavalry regi- ment which actively participated in the de- fense of Washington against Early, and the lecturer was personally familiar with that event, and the campaign conducted by Sheridan, which immediately followed. Tris lecture will be at the Congregational Church, 10th and G streets northwest, and will be illustrated by lantern slides from maps, old war-time photographs and views of the battlefield’ of Cedar Creek, ete., made expressly for this occasion. The following meetii February 3, 4 Ing of the society, ITY ORPHAN ASYLUM, The Annual Meeting of the Board of Lady Managers. ‘The board of lady managers of the Wash- Bronchitis. nual meeting yesterday, Rev. Wallace Rad-| There is no inflammation without cliffe of the New York Avenue Presby-| the presence of germs. When they “sine Church presiding. Mrs. George B.| attack the mucous membrane, in- arrison, the secretary, presented her an-| 4. mation and irritation instantly nual report, showing that 139 children are Be 963 now in the institution, and are being carea | result. This is the critical stage—de- lay is dangerous. for and educated. Booth’s The following board of managers for 1897 2-99 “Hyomei, was elected: Mrs. 8. P. Lee, first direct- Vhe Australian “Dry-Air” treatment ress; Mrs. W. M. Merrick, second direci- ress; Miss Temple, treasurer; Miss Stronz, of Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds and all similar diseases, registrar; Mrs. George B. Harrison, secre- ‘CURES BY INHALATION.’ tary; Mrs. Z. T. Sowers, corresponding ser- House of Ww retary: Mrs. George S. Gideon, Mrs. Ed- win Green, Mrs. I. La Rue Johnson, Mrs. Wright Rives, Mrs. M. G. Emery, Mrs George M. Head, Miss Waite, Mrs. A. Y.! P. Garnett, Mrs. John Rodgers, Mrs. S. W. Woodward and Miss Stinemetz. The Proper Uses of Wealth. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I have been much interested in a letter by “S.,” appearing in your issue of the 26th instant, defending the lavish expendi- ture of money for balls, dinners and the like, even advocating the greatest possible extravagance on the part of the rich, “most especially in hard times.” The writer dwells upon the benefit which such ex- travagance affords the poor through in- creased employment and the consequent distribution of wealth. That some good thus follows is, I think, unquestionable. ¥et, it seems to me that there must be a faulty link in the chain of reasoning which finds that it is good for society, as a whole, condition that they apply direct to the head that a pert of its substance should be || fice, 23 East zorh street, New York City wasted while many of its members are in (Signed) R. T. BOOTH, want. “The best way for the rich to use their money is to spend it.” That is truc, not presentatives, ington, D.C. April 14, 1894, T firmly believe that Hyatnel will do all (at you claim for It. It hes cured my Rronchiths of 10 years’ standing. FRANCIS H. WILSON (Member from Brookly I will refund the money Guarantee 1720 wetont me money ing Booth’s Pocket Inhaler Outfit anyw e in the United States, during 1897, who will say thet HYOMET has done them no geod, on will be a joint meet I s4 i 3 5 the American Forestry Ee re al . only for the rich, but for all. Money is] _ Y our druggist has it, or can get it E. Fernow of the Department of Agricul- | ™ade to circulate, to be spent. But the | if you insist. There is no substitute. ture will describe the forests and deserts | !mportant question remains, how shall it be spent most profitably? Now, I submit that if the rich should use their surplus wealth in needful enterprises, they would not only afford employment for those need- ing it, but would also avold the needless wastes of luxury as well as the social hates engendered thereby. For, after all, it is Pocket Inhaler Outfit at druggists’, or by mail, $1.00. Extra bottles In- halant, 50 cents. Hyomei Balm, 25 cents. of Arizona, with lantern-slide views, in- cluding a set of colored photographs of the oa oe the Colorado, and Mr. A. . Davis of the <eological s = acne of. Arizona. eh meena imittance to the meetings is by mem- bership ticket only, as the hall is net large enough to accommodate more * | not so much the possession of vast wealth, | Pamphlets free. W. 8. THOMPSON, 703 15th bers and guests of the society. than mem- | Ge it is the selfish display of it, that ex-| 8t.. Washington, Sat. NA _> cites the envy of the less successful and wee the seeds of discontent and revolu- tion. Whatever good may come from the dis- tribution of wealth through luxurious waste is readily apparent on the surface; but I think it is at least a debatable question, whether such good can equal the evils that are hidden beneath. L. HEL GER. Why Merts's Prices Are Lowest. >5mall profits and quick sales make prices 25 to 50 per cent lower, and keep stock con- stantly fresh and pure. Tomorrow only, Imported Norwegian Cod Liver Oi1,42c.: Stu. art’s Dyspepsia Tablets, 33c. M & F. sti eoyavereia! fertz,lith & F. es When Schools Are Opened. To the Faitor of The Evening Star: In The Star of Tuesday, the 26th inst., under the report of the meeting of the Center Council of the Civic Center, held at the First Congregational Church the day AMUSEMENTS. We have a pleasant surprise for you, that fs the return of the great laugiing = cess, THE NANCY GANKS, The opening will be is 200th perfe t This will be cut and novel celebration before, the following statement occurs: and ‘we “propose to make o 2, es ‘The Acades TM be de ‘Then Dr.-Eggleston called attention to Avice wun bale esi what he understood is a custom of the ; public school authorities, in preventing scholars from entering the schools until 9 o'clock. Yesterday morning, notwithstand- ing the intense cold, he noticed that a number of small children were grouped on the steps of the Franklin School, unable to get in oat of: the cold. He thought that wrong, beileving that children should be admitted upon reaching their schools. Dr. Eggleston is misinformed regarding our custom in opening the Franklin School to pupils. I think he is equally in error with regard to the general practice of the city schools in this matter. The play rooms of this school, which are comfori- ably heated waiting rooms, reached from the street by side entrances, are open to pupils at 8:25 o'clock every mornin bad * weather earlier. At 8:45 o'clock pupils are 5 allowed and are expected to go to their re- spective class rooms. I can only suppo: that the children referred to by Dr. E gieston preferred to stay out of doors or that they had entered this school so re- cently that they were ignorant of the num- erous entrances to the building. E. G. KIMBALL, Principal. EK Eee cing JANUARY 25. Wednesday — MATINEE nd Praduction of Wm PICTURESQUE NAVAL DRAMA, “x, “ENSIGN.” A BEAUTIFUL STC A Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for its great leavening Strength and bealthfulness. Assures the food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ERB COMPAN MAGNIFICI 5 15, 25, 50 and good seat om first floor for 25 0—-McKEE RANKIN, 7 Popolar Prices Maintained. NEW 2 a Bs Be Bs Bs Bs Bs Bs ss I a a RY. 75¢. NTS. AMUSEMENTS. in his new Ice Palace, Convention Hall, corner 5th ond L sts. now, eal Ice Skating. ERY AFTERNOON AT 2. (except Monday and Tuesday) at mmday and Tuestay Evenings Com- 2%, and continuing for ts Play, “TR BIJOU. Matinees, TURDAY, Only a Farmer’s Daughter CYRENE, THE GREAT DANCER X-RAY BIXL MUSICAL TRAM? t Werk SIDE TRACKED. MONDAY, F TUESDAY, 8. M OPLPORISSES RODE ORAS Pains No session 3 mencing Monda will be no additional i i ye Kindergarten in the Publi t Can Do for a City ool and What FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29, 1897, REV. A. G. ROGERS, D.D., In his Recital of the Scarlet Letter In the hea arms, shoulders, limbs, cf the scason y N’'S LYCEUM THEATER. Fela ayer ot the perven | MER fort mruiege at aftcrmenn season ALL ty WEEK. for pure bleod.”” "Feed the nerves upon pure, per sp ay Sn a eee Matines Tuesday, Thurmday and Satonvlay. wurishing blood and the pains disappeay. TONIGHT, FRIDAY AND SATCRDAY EVENINGS, Tins 2° VAUDEVILLE: ——-~ 9 @| One, Two and Three-Mile Races, WEBER OO S pe hip District of Columbia ard Maryland. 2ND : 9-@°CLOCK EACH EVENT FIELDS’ 4 4 g Open for AN Amateurs. OWN COMPANY. z Sarsa arill $ Phe. Introducing New York's Latest Crane, : a i $a2N-30t ar hoot, + q ——— 4 Actist Motel, * {Js the best—in fact, th@One Tru Iilood Purtier, COLUMBIAN KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION, | jyanget Week THE NEW YORK: ST uns, + Xs Dil purcly veget EES Tae. C bere oF ovr Patines aie Hood’s Pills tifesuy scseacnttsse: $ : + DR. NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTL Pislosopby , Professor of jumbia College, CITY ITE Ss. and Education at ¢ —_--> New York city, will speak on this subject at the or the benefit of the The best of all Pills are Beccham’s, 1 N UNIVERSITY, SATURDAY MORN Ny T 1 i] N A L Wheeler & Wilson's Latest No. 9. January 30, at 11 0% To HOMEOPATHIC R*SPITAL, Reserved seats, S0c,, on sale at Metzeroti’s, cou mencing Monday morning. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of th RYERSON YOUNG) lecturer in the MT. public schools of the District. Office, 4 ines pean oe EX U E S NS, “ETC oie 3 stric ce, ‘URSTON: Oth’st. nw. btw. D and E noti-s,tu,ch,tt IBIA THEATER, ALL WEEK, = RS TO Ss, 4 25e. on the Dollar Saved ee A QUICK SERVICE BY RAT. On Painting. Rooms papered from $2 up. » Fig Note sah ane Notas” | JOSEPH ARTHUR ount Vernon d5-t,th,s-tf a Greatest New York Success, s and “ ‘Brown's Bronchial Troches’ are ex- ° n m cellent for the relfef of Hoarseness or Sore I h Ch P k Throat. They are exceedingly effective. € erry ICKEers Pill on. Christian World, London, Eng. A BETTER PLAY THAN BLUE JEANS. Station, Pa. ave. und 13%; st. Schedule see Reile 2 = ¥: SEE TH) EAT GUN SCENE. ae Annual Benefit Washington Lodge, No. 15, B.P.O. Elks Charity Fund, Lafayette Square Theater, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 29, TWO CAR LOADS OF SCENERY. COMPLETE NEW YORK CAST. Next Week THE STODDARD LECTURES. Cores STODDARD|to Jamaica, THE QUEEN OF WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, The See eee 1- pres es aa ts SCOTLAND. Atlas Li ne THE ETERNAL CITY,” 8-THE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Offers exceptional advantages to persons 4—OLD AND 5—ATHENS AND VE! To be given in 2 IDENTICAL, COURSES. EW RUSSIA, fa dual subject). sceking a vacation of limited duration for Dealth and rest. The trip from New York to Jamaica and return cun be made in 17 Gays. Send for illustrated booklet. Pim, Forward & Kellock, ut and Modern—Its Churches and Ruins. seat t cents pupils. cents Ss on sal F, Droop & Sous’ Steinway Piano Rooms, insylvania avenue, it a COURSE A—EVENINGS OF FEB. 1, 3, 6, 9, 11. ] COURSE B—EVENINGS OF FEB. 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, General Agents, 24 State st., New York. CoLUMbra THEATER, Course Tickets (res'd seats), $1.50, $2.50, $3.50. OR THOS. OUOK & SONS, LAST APPEARANCD OF HARRY FURNISS The Seats § ingle Lectures, 50c., 921 Pennsylvania ave., Washingtoa. oa r02$-1n,th,s,52t : Last day but one for sale of course | — Steamer Macalester tickets. Cas: MOUNT VERNON, a wes EW NATIONAL THE vd Tom) of Washington, Datly (except. Sunda Bvery Evening an@ Saturtay Matinee. At 10 a.m., returning reach the at 2:30 p.m, THE AMERICAN ACTOR - FARE, KOUND TRIP, boc. WM. H. Admieaton te 3b ceante. ELEGANT CaP THE STEAMER. Famous Artist-Entertainer, will give lis Amusing Entertainment, ‘TheHumorsof Parliament’ FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 4:15. ‘T NORTH, Managers, Reserved Seats, 60c., 7c. and $1.00. 28-2 Tickets, with Mount Vernon adi ‘ ce ca N for sale at ‘wharf sod at hotel eee — Vill also make river ings as far us Glrmont APAYETTE. TONIGHT. stopping for freight and both ways: parsengers For charters, ctc., apply at office of steamer Macal- ler. 1. L. BLAKE, Captoii Norfolk & WVashington Steamboat Co. a. day wm the year for Fortress Monroo, Norfolk, Newport News and all points souta fal steel palace steamers jad Washing. LAST MATINEE SATURDAY. Mr. E. S. WILLARD IN THE FOLLOWING REPERTOIRE: ‘Tonight “Gast time), “THE MIDDLEMAN, By Henry Arthur Jones. IN THE EMPHATIC SUCCESS, A FOOL OF FORTUNE. “AN HONEST PLAY WELL PLAYED.” Next_week—Primrose and West's Minstrels, Ja25-200f ASADENY. | Prices, 25, 50, 7c. and $1.00. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25c. and Sic. Reserved. KATE CLAXTON Friday end Saturday Evenings and Satorday = Matinee, “THE PROFESSOR’ LOVE sTory,” e J. M. Barrie. Norfoll. =. 7:00 a.m] Ar. Alesandrta $o28-24tt REGULAR PRICES. s mits.8:00 a.un.| Ar. Washington 6-30 2 MRO a NEXT WEEK. join DREW, Mana, it Frohi . 1m Tiis Greatest Personal aad Protesstonal Seivate iesooes gived daly by appomtincac: uae Visitors to Chamberlin's mew botei, nd Virginia Beach will sind Orphans. Next Attraction—THE NANCY TANKS. ja25-20tt i} ‘The cycling sepa ‘on a 12,000-ft, - Goor. instructors, sae 5 Bike abreast" PIANO MUSIC FOR Se AT HOMES (1406 Hog Bi ‘st., pear 20th and P aw. _